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Appiah- Kubi to start in A-League decider

Talented Western Sydney youngster Kwabena Appiah-Kubi has been called in to replace suspended midfielder Youssouf Hersi as the Wanderers prepare to play Central Coast in the A-League grand final.

Key midfielder and dead-ball specialist Aaron Mooy, defender Jerome Polenz and striker Mark Bridge have all been declared fit for the Wanderers and are in the starting line-up for the Allianz Stadium clash due to start at 4pm AEST.

Fellow defender Adam D'Apuzzo meanwhile, has been ruled out with former Sydney FC player Shannon Cole to replace him at left-back.

For the Mariners, Young Socceroos skipper Oliver Bozanic has been named in the starting 11 in place of suspended midfielder Nick Montgomery.